This might be my favorite thing I’ve made with this season’s farmers market strawberries so far. I love this combination of ingredients.
Fresh strawberries marinated in lemon juice layered over whipped ricotta, basil, and toasted sourdough—it’s simple, fresh, and tastes like peak spring.
The combination of creamy ricotta, sweet strawberries, bright lemon, and fresh basil feels fancy while still being incredibly easy to throw together.
Exactly the kind of recipe I crave during farmers market season.
🍓 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- Perfect for fresh strawberries
- Sweet, bright, and balanced
- Great for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack
🥖 Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Whipped ricotta
- Fresh basil, sliced
- Lemon zest
- Flaky salt
- Honey (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Toss sliced strawberries with lemon juice and let sit for a few minutes.
- Toast sourdough until golden.
- Spread generously with whipped ricotta.
- Top with strawberries and fresh basil.
- Finish with lemon zest, flaky salt, and a drizzle of honey if desired.
Serve immediately.
🌿 Optional Additions
- Add cracked black pepper
- Use burrata instead of ricotta
- Top with pistachios for crunch
- Add balsamic glaze for a savory twist
🥄 Final Thoughts
Simple seasonal ingredients really don’t need much.
Good bread, ripe strawberries, fresh basil, and creamy ricotta are enough to create an easy dish that still feels elevated.
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Spring Pasta with Asparagus, Lemon & Pancetta Recipe
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